kaffir (n.)

  1. important for human and animal food; growth habit and stem form similar to Indian corn but having sawtooth-edged leaves

    [ Syn: great millet , kafir corn , kaffir corn , sorghum bicolor ]

  2. an offensive and insulting term for any Black African

    [ Syn: kafir , caffer , caffre ]

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